Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-12-19
CAUTION TO NuRsERYMEN.
4 Circular b, the state InsPector
Of Fruit Pests.

In view Of the continued spread oi
certain dangerous scale insects, es-
pecially OF the "futed'' or "cottony
cushion" scale (Ieerya purchosi)
throughout the State, due partly to
the fact that in their early and minute
stage they ara apt to be overlooked.
and thus are carried hundreds OF miles
to new sections, we hereby caution ali
nurserymen dealers and purchasers
OF nusery stock to exercise the utmost
canton in selecting their stock, esre
cially Of citrus trees, and certain orna-
mental evergreen trees as well, espe
cially. acacias. Before order
ing they ought to inquire
carefully into the condition of lW ali
ties from which they buy, to satisf,
themselves that no danger of contagion
exists. II regard to the location
known to be infested, we refer them
to our report to the Safe Board OF
Horticulture. and to that of Professor
Riley to the Department OF Agriculture
OF the United States, and we shall
always cheerfully give any infornna-
tion necessary on this point; but due
allowance must be made for thu ute,
impossibility OF visiting all portions oI
this vast State. and the fact that in
but comparatively few connt es we
receive any cooperation from local
authorities.
To those unacquainted with the APP
pearance and habits Of the Icerya we
also refer TO the report of the State
Board If Horticulture and to that OF
Prof. Riley, where full illustrations
and descriptions of this vefitable pest
of our trees and plants can be found.
As matters stand now, we claim it IL
the bounden duty OF any one interest
ed in the welfare of our gardens and
orchards to become familiar with this
pest and assist in its determination
otherwise it will only be a question OF
time when the whole State shall be-
come infested We shall discourage
all buving from any locality known to
be infested, and in case of shipment
from such places we demand the most
thorough disinfection, which shall
consist in the dipping for at least one
quartes OF minute of all parts of the
tree in certain solution, W.:
One pound Of I've (American con-
centrated) or four-fifths OF a pound of
caustic potash (93 per cent? to soap
solution of twenty-five gallons, made
Of one pound OF the best whale-Oil soap
Containing no more than % per cent
Of water) to four gallons of water. So
luton to be used warm, ITO degrees
Fahrenheit.
NEGOTIATIONS FROM OTHER STATES AND
FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
As it Is fact that we have received
our worst insect enemies from other
countries, the same caution must be
taken in regard to the introduction of
them. and importers of orange trees
from Japan and Florida ara asked TO
keep me notified as regards the time
Of receipts of'eonsignments, an to CO.
operate with any local authorities
that may exist.
As regards the possible importation
Of the curculio or plum weevil on de-
ciduous trees, We urge the necessity of
shipping only trees which are free
from soil adhering to the roots.
In regard to the enforcement OF
these rules we shall rely upon the
local quarantine guardians as well as
on all honorable dealers to whom we
appeal for the closest cooperation in
this matter, which is OF the utmost
Importance to the prosperity OF the
fruit industry and horticulture in gen.
eral, w. g. KLEE,
State Inspector OF fruit Pests.
Berkeley, December 13, 1887.